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When I quit my job in 2007, I had no prospects whatsoever. I started flipping through the want ads on Craigslist and was completely overwhelmed with the thought of doing a new resume… so I started my own freelance writing business instead!… Get the scoop...

I was honored to be chosen for two sessions at this year’s Great Ideas Conference for the American Society of Association Executives. Attendees submitted their favorite apps in my sessions to create a running list of the best. Peruse and enjoy!… Get the scoop...

Although I switched from a PC to a Mac about 4 years ago, I’ve long maintained that Microsoft Office products are superior to most other office software. I tried to go 100% free or low-budget for my word processing, spreadsheets and more, but it’s kind of hard to beat MS Office.… Get the scoop...

YouTube reaches its 10th birthday in 2015, but it’s kind of hard to remember a time when it wasn’t around. The statistics are staggering: Every month more than 1 billion unique users visit YouTube and watch more than 6 billion hours of video.… Get the scoop...

If everyone in your online meeting promises to wear pants, videoconferencing can be a great way to communicate. You’ll find a lot of common features among the videoconferencing and screensharing tools, but Zoom is stepping up and standing out. The free version lets you connect up to 25 cameras for up to 40 minutes (and unlimited one-to-one meetings), and paid plans start at ten bucks a month.… Get the scoop...

Nerdy friends… beware. Even innocent-looking sites can try to sneak software onto your computer so they can use you to make money. This one isn’t a virus or malware exactly, but it’s sneaky and hard to get rid of and completely unnecessary.… Get the scoop...

With thousands of emails drowning our inboxes every week, we need to do what we can to get people to notice our notes and get our messages across. Eyejot is video email that you can do from your computer or mobile device.… Get the scoop...

People I meet during my presentations tell me that they treasure their copies of NerdWords, my weekly newsletter with tech tools and tips. Many say they save them for reference, which gave me a brilliant idea for a gift to you, my fellow nerds.… Get the scoop...

Choosing a task management system is a personal thing. It’s kind of like what some doctors say when recommending a diet – the perfect diet is the one that works for you. People choose their favorites based on any number of factors, such as: • “I put all my stuff into this app when it first came out, and it’ll take too long to switch.” • “I need one that integrates with Dropbox and Evernote.” • “I like the location-based apps that ding me at the grocery store to remind me to pick up milk.” • “I have to have something that works on Android, iOS, Mac, PC and Linux!”

As you search for the perfect system for you, peruse this list of features and options: • System complexity Some to-do lists are just that – lists.… Get the scoop...